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Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports that the Mariners "remain interested" in trading for Reds shortstop Zack Cozart.

Seattle nearly acquired Cozart at the August 1 trade deadline and the two sides will likely restart negotiations shortly. Or already have. Reds general manager Dick Williams told the Cincinnati Enquirer earlier this month that Cozart is among the club's available pieces. The 31-year-old is arbitration-eligible for the final time this winter after batting .252/.308/.425 with 16 home runs and 50 RBI over 121 games in 2016. Nov 15 - 9:41 PM

Reds GM Dick Williams said he's open to listening to trade offers on shortstop Zack Cozart.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported Wednesday that the Reds have no intention of trading Joey Votto this winter, but it sounds like Cozart may very well be on the move. "He can be a part of grooming players and he can be a part of a winning clubhouse," said Williams of his veteran shortstop. "But if there’s something that really puts the franchise in a better position for ’18 and ’19 that works, it’s something we’d have to consider. We’ve shown the willingness to trade guys who have been with us if it helps us get better." Cozart, 31, is arbitration-eligible for the final time this winter. Nov 10 - 8:38 AM

He's now back on the 40-man roster after his season ended prematurely due to soreness in his surgically-repaired right knee. Cozart is expected to be shopped in trades this winter, with the Mariners looking like a probable landing spot after they discussed the shortstop with the Reds at the deadline. Oct 28 - 8:55 AM

Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News-Tribune reports that the Mariners are expected to revisit trade talks with the Reds this winter regarding Zack Cozart.

The two sides nearly completed a pre-deadline deal that would have sent Cozart to Seattle in exchange for pitching prospect Luiz Gohara and another prospect, but they ran out of time. Acquiring Cozart, who will be in his walk year in 2017, would allow the Mariners to give Ketel Marte a bit more seasoning in the minors. It would also clear an everyday job in Cincinnati for Jose Peraza. Oct 9 - 2:34 PM

Depth Charts

Mesoraco needed season-ending surgery in May to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and then underwent a procedure on his troublesome hip in July. Reds general manager Dick Williams said the club is anticipating Mesoraco being 100 percent for the beginning of the 2017 season but noted that "it's important to prepare a contingency plan." Mesoraco has made just 18 starts behind the plate (and 22 starts total) over the last two years.